Airports / Spain / LEGT
Getafe Air Base.
Getafe, Spain · 2,034 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
19 ratings
0
Operators based
2,034
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 19 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Getafe, Spain, Getafe Air Base (LEGT) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,034 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LEGT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU, 5 nm), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, 14 nm), and Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ, 17 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,136-foot paved runway, LEGT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LEGT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Getafe.
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Field capability
ICAO
LEGT
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LEGT
Elevation
2,034 ft
Coordinates
40.2941° N · 3.7238° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 2,034 ft, LEGT sits higher than 78% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,136 ft
- 04/228,136 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05R/23L3,018 ft × 98 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,136 ft
LEGT's 8,136 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmLECUMadrid-Cuatro Vientos AirportMadrid
- 14nmMADAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMadrid
- 17nmTOJMadrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air BaseMadrid
- 87nmCQMCiudad Real International AirportCiudad Real
- 90nmSLMSalamanca AirportSalamanca
- 99nmVLLValladolid AirportValladolid
Location
Open the full mapLEGT · Getafe Air Base · Getafe, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LEGT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,963 nm | 7h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,116 nm | 7h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,306 nm | 8h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,642 nm | 8h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,772 nm | 9h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,794 nm | 9h 13m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,833 nm | 9h 19m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,298 nm | 10h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LEGT?
- Getafe Air Base's longest paved runway is 8,136 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LEGT?
- Getafe Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,136 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LEGT?
- The closest alternate is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU), about 5 nm away, followed by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LEGT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 17m (2,963 nm), New York about 7h 39m (3,116 nm), Washington DC about 8h 5m (3,306 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.